The Fasting Diet
Published on 16. October 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-658-01145-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents a medically sound way to relieve common ailments, such as allergies and digestive complaints. Fasting - going for short periods of time without certain types of foods - is gaining more attention for its ability to detoxify the body, strengthen the immune system, promote healing, and lead to heightened emotional awareness and clarity. Presented by an expert in the field, "The Fasting Diet" is a medically sound and risk-free approach that will allow you to achieve all of the benefits of fasting without endangering health or drastically altering your lifestyle.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Lincolnwood
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
332 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-658-01145-0 (9780658011450)
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Steven Bailey
The Fasting Diet (H/C)
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09/2001
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
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Person
Steven Bailey, N.D., is an internationally recognized authority on therapeutic fasting. He lectures worldwide and is the author of more than 150 articles on national health.
Content
Table of Contents Foreword Introduction: personal experience and purpose of book. Chapter 1: The Forgotten Secret A) Introduction and history B) Theory, why fast? health concerns and diseases, detoxification, optimizing health, spiritual practice C) Concepts on health and wellness Chapter 2: The Human Body A) Normal anatomy and physiology, changes with fasting, starvation B) Elimination; normal, fasting and enhancement C) Micro-flora, absorption and intestinal health, dysbiosis Chapter 3: Healthy Changes, Personal Empowerment A) Benefits associated with fasting B) Real life experiences with fasting C) Diseases and other conditions that can improve with fasting D) The confusing story of allergies and how fasting can make sense of it all Chapter 4: The Awakened Spirit A) Aligning the body, mind and spirit B) The current science of inner healing C) Visualizations, affirmations, prayer and breathing exercises D) Journalizing Chapter 5: Fasts for All Reasons: A) Juice fasts, water fasts, a comparison B) Fasting from a historical and cultural perspective C) Current fasting programs, their benefits and contraindications Chapter 6: Dr. Bailey's Five-Day Power Fast A) General rules and disclaimer B) Pre-fast diet C) Juices; their purpose, nutrition and recipes D) Other fluids allowed on fasts E) Nutritional supplements, herbs, and prescriptions F) Monitoring the juice phase, extending the fast G) The importance and function of enemas H) Allergy testing and the reintroduction of foods Chapter 7: Simply Nutritious A) Basic concepts in nutrition B) Nutrition and disease C) Special Topics: organic, genetic modification, preparation D) Long term goals and daily habits Chapter 8: Helpful Additions to Your Fast A) Massage B) Hydrotherapy C) Yoga D) Exercise Appendices: Problems and solutions